Revolutionary Capitals

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Follow the traces of the Russian Revolution as you explore Moscow and St. Petersburg sights. In 9 days find out many secrets of the revolution leader, Lenin, explore his secret hideaways and even pay a visit to his mausoleum. Also take a sneak peak at the former Bolshevik headquarters, visit the legendary Aurora cruiser and get an insight of the life of the Russian royal Romanov family and their exile.

In the morning after breakfast you check out from your hotel and together with your guide go on a tour of the house-museum Gorki, where you see the Gorki Leninskiye Estate, the old country mansion "Gorki" as well as Lenin's Study and Apartments at the Kremlin Museum.

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on an amazing panoramic city tour around the most cherished gems of St. Petersburg, including Palace Square, the St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (no entrances included), as well as the Finlyandsky Station.

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and travel to the outskirts of St. Petersburg to explore the former summer residence of Russian tsars and the gem of palace architecture - Peterhof.

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and head for Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) to explore the brilliant Catherine's Palace that is a striking example of baroque architecture gifted by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine I.

You then proceed to the State Central Museum of contemporary history of Russia, where you learn more about important political events which have defined Russian society and state development for the last 150 years.

Or instead you can visit the world-famous treasure trove of the Russian fine art, the Tretyakov Gallery, where you spend an amazing time viewing the gems of its collection, including the famous masterpieces of Ivan Aivazovsky, Mikhail Vrubel and Viktor Vasnetsov.

Note: Please, confirm which museum you would like to visit before booking.

After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast is included.

Day 3: Visiting the Kremlin, Armoury Chamber & Lenin's Mausoleum

This day is dedicated to the exploration of one of the most outstanding Moscow icons - the Kremlin.

Following breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go inside the Kremlin walls to visit its famous Armoury Chamber that houses a unique collection of crown jewels, stunning coronation finery, hand-forged armor and weapons, royal carriages and sleighs, and world-famous Faberge eggs.

Your next stop is Lenin's Mausoleum, located on Red Square. Also known as Lenin's Tomb, it is a mausoleum that currently serves as the resting place of Vladimir Lenin. His preserved body has been on public display there since shortly after his death in 1924.

After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast is included.

Day 4: Trip to Gorky & Subway Ride

In the morning after breakfast you check out from your hotel and together with your guide go on a tour of the house-museum Gorki.

Here you see the Gorki Leninskiye Estate, the old country mansion "Gorki" as well as Lenin's Study and Apartments at the Kremlin Museum - an exhibit which has been moved to Gorki, holding the only storage of material things which surrounded him in the Soviet period.

You then return back to Moscow to explore one of the most interesting sites in Moscow hidden deep beneath the surface - the Moscow Subway. You have a quick subway ride to taste local life and enjoy the splendid decorations of its stations.

After the tour you are transferred to the train station where you board the modern high-speed Sapsan train that takes you to St. Petersburg in comfort and safety in just 3,5 hours.

Upon arrival your driver meets you at the train station platform and takes you to your centrally located hotel for overnight.

Breakfast is included.

Day 5: Exploring St. Petersburg Highlights & Boat Ride

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on an amazing panoramic city tour around the most cherished gems of St. Petersburg, including Palace Square, the St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (no entrances included), as well as the Finlyandsky Station, that is most famous for having been the location where Vladimir Lenin returned to Russia from exile in Switzerland on 3 April 1917, ahead of the October Revolution.

During the tour you also visit the Peter and Paul Fortress - a burial place of almost all the Russian emperors and empresses from Peter the Great to Nicholas II and his family.

Later you enjoy a private boat ride along the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg to see the city from a completely new perspective.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast is included.

Day 6: Visiting the Hermitage Museum & Cruiser Aurora

Following breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go to the legendary Hermitage Museum, where you visit the halls of the Winter Palace to explore the main collection of the Hermitage, including the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, El Greco, Francisco Goya and Thomas Gainsborough, as well as the General Staff Building to enjoy an incomparable collection of impressionist art.

You then proceed to the famous museum ship Cruiser Aurora. The ship was taken over by the Bolsheviks who were preparing for a Communist revolution. At 9.45 p.m. on 25 October 1917 a blank shot from her forecastle gun signalled the start of the assault on the Winter Palace, which was to be the beginning of the October Revolution.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast is included.

Day 7: Trip to Peterhof

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and travel to the outskirts of St. Petersburg to explore the former summer residence of Russian tsars and the gem of palace architecture - Peterhof.

During the tour you visit the famous Bath Cottage and take a walk in the beautiful Lower Park, lavishly adorned with 176 fountains of various forms and styles and numerous gilded statues of ancient gods and heroes.

After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast is included.

Day 8: Trip to Pushkin

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and head for Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) to explore the brilliant Catherine's Palace that is a striking example of baroque architecture gifted by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine I.

During the tour you walk through the lavish parks and gardens of this outstanding palace and enjoy its gorgeous interiors, including the replica of the world-renowned Amber Room.

After the tour you return to your hotel in St. Petersburg and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast is included.

Day 9: Departure from St. Petersburg

This is the final day of your amazing Moscow - St. Petersburg tour. After breakfast you check out from your hotel and your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight back home. We hope you've enjoyed both magnificent Russian capitals and return home with lifelong memories and unforgettable impressions. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!

Breakfast is included.

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